Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Denver NuggetsNuggets
96
away
New Orleans HornetsHornets
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver NuggetsNuggets | 31 | 17 | 23 | 25 | 96 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 17 | 29 | 40 | 25 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Hornets downed the Nuggets 111-96. Every possession went the Hornets way. The Hornets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; fresh off a statement win, the Nuggets stayed locked in. The Hornets locker room is humming, and it showed. Hornets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hornets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Nuggets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Nuggets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.